The Federal Reserve, the central bank of the United States, released its latest economic report on the 6th, stating that economic activity has increased slightly in most regions, once again demonstrating the strength of the American economy. became.
On the 6th, the Federal Reserve released the latest economic report compiled by 12 regional federal banks in the United States based on interviews with companies in each region.
According to the survey, eight districts answered that economic activity increased slightly or moderately, three districts said there was no change, and one district said there was a slight slowdown.
Economic activity increased in most areas, demonstrating once again the strength of the American economy.
In addition, in the labor market, it has become easier to secure workers in almost all regions, and there are indications that the labor shortage, which has been a factor in inflation, has improved further, with employees becoming more likely to stay in their workplaces. Ta.
There is growing speculation in the market that a so-called soft landing, in which inflation can be suppressed without causing an economic recession such as a significant rise in the unemployment rate, can be achieved.
However, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell has indicated that the Fed will continue to conduct policy while carefully monitoring economic indicators, as there have been cases in which prices, which had been on a downward trend, have started to rise again.